Naia by Åsa Buchta

A beautiful pullover featuring a stranded colorwork yoke and ribbed neck, Naia will be a new favorite in your wardrobe. Worked seamlessly in the round from the neck down, the yoke is shaped with short rows for a comfortable fit. Perfect for hitting the slopes or curling up with a book in the lodge, Naia is an easy choice for a warm layer with its special touches.

Yarn

BERROCO LANAS (100 g):

(5, 5, 6) 6, 7, 7, 8 {8, 9, 9} balls #95122 Tide (MC),

1 ball each #95120 Faded Jeans (CC1) and #95115 Lime Light (CC2)

Needles & notions

32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge

16” / 40 cm circular needles, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm

1 set each double-pointed needles or preferred needles for working small circumferences, sizes 5 / 3.75 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm

Stitch marker,

tapestry needle,

waste yarn to hold stitches

Gauge

20 sts and 28 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in St st on larger needles

Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.

Sizes

(1, 2, 3) 4, 5, 6, 7 {8, 9, 10}

Finished measurements

Bust: (34½, 38½, 42½) 46½, 50½, 54½, 58½ {62½, 66½, 70½}“ / (87.5, 97.5, 107.5) 118, 128, 138, 148.5 {158.5, 168.5, 179} cm

Length: (21, 21¾, 22¼) 22¾, 22¾, 23¼, 23¼ {23¾, 24, 24}” / (53.5, 55, 56.5) 58, 58, 59, 59 {60.5, 61, 61} cm

Shown in size 4 (46½“ / 118 cm), modeled with approximately 2” / 5 cm of positive ease.

Recommended ease: Approximately 2–4” / 5–10 cm positive ease